NewsFebruary 24, 2017
Students in Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Abigail Coonts flies her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration after reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Abigail Coonts flies her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration after reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Colton Anglin carries his kite across the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Colton Anglin carries his kite across the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Devon Hines runs across the playground to get his kite airborne on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Devon Hines runs across the playground to get his kite airborne on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Devon Hines watches as Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Devon Hines watches as Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Michelle Ross runs across the playground with her kite on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Michelle Ross runs across the playground with her kite on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ahexya Jones waits for Judith Ambrosia-Lorenzo gets her kite untangled from the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ahexya Jones waits for Judith Ambrosia-Lorenzo gets her kite untangled from the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ja'tez Garmon untangles his kite before putting it in his locker on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ja'tez Garmon untangles his kite before putting it in his locker on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ahexya Jones reacts after letting go of her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Ahexya Jones reacts after letting go of her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Morella Chanucoa runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Morella Chanucoa runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Colton Anglin runs with his kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Colton Anglin runs with his kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
I'ri Blackmon runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
I'ri Blackmon runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Miranda Babers runs across the playground with her kite on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Miranda Babers runs across the playground with her kite on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Morella Chanucoa waits for Devon Hines to get his kite airborne  on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Morella Chanucoa waits for Devon Hines to get his kite airborne on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Abigail Coonts runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Abigail Coonts runs with her kite on the playground on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
Saraya Webb works on getting her kite ready to fly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Franklin Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Lyndora Hughes second grade class spent a portion of the afternoon flying their kites as part of their story celebration for reading "Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend".
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